Laguna Fire Daily Update – July 30, 2025

July 31, 2025 by SFNFPAO 0 Comments

Acres: 17,413

Start Date: 6/25/2025

Completion: 78 %

Location: Located in the Coyote Ranger District, 8 miles north of New Mexico State Road 96 and west of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness.

Personnel: 55 Resources: 1 crew, 2 helicopters, 2 engines, 1 water tender

Fuels: Oak brush, ponderosa pine, Piñon-juniper

Highlights: Firefighters continue to patrol and closely monitor the fire as suppression repair work is nearing completion. The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team remains in place, assessing the fire damaged areas and looking for potential post-fire watershed impacts.

Today, 8 firefighters will be transported via helicopter into a remote area of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness to assess that portion of the fires edge and extinguish any hotspots they may find.

Weather and Smoke: Monsoonal weather is forecasted for the area again today before a drying trend begins tomorrow and continues through the weekend. Smoke will continue to be present as interior pockets of unburned fuels are consumed. For the most up to date smoke information, visit https://fire.airnow.gov/. If you are sensitive to smoke learn how to Protect Yourself from Smoke.

Safety: The Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the fire and surrounding areas has been extended until August 13, unless released earlier. For the current TFR map, visit https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_5_6484. For the safety of our firefighters please avoid the area where crews are working. Drones and firefighting aircraft do not mix well and could lead to accidents or slow down wildfire operations. If you fly, we can’t.   

Closures and Evacuations: Forest closure order 03-10-01-25-11 remains in place. To view the complete order and map visit, https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/alerts/laguna-wildfire-closure-order. The order is to protect the public’s health and safety during firefighting operations on the Laguna Wildfire. Gallina Ranch and the Monastery of Christ in the Desert are in READY status.